The Watercooler

The Watercooler Blog is full of workplace tips and trends related to employee retention, engagement, interviewing and more. The Watercooler is frequently refilled, so gather ‘round often.

Onboarding Tips for New Employees

The first weeks and months of a new job are a transitory time between the excitement of the offer and the reality of the role. You’ll experience a wide spectrum of experiences and emotions as the dust settles. In the midst of it all, you want to make the best possible first impression and prove [...] Read More

HR Has Transformed!

Remember the “personnel department”? The term sounds about as relevant in today’s workplace as a mimeograph machine. Over the last 20 years, HR has undergone…

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How to Motivate Employees When the Job is Boring

Remember that line from Mary Poppins, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” Let’s face it: It’s not always easy to find that fun element in every job. Some jobs just seem…boring. Even bosses have to admit that. So how do you manage to help employees find that “spoonful [...] Read More

An Employee Handbook Can Save You from an HR Meltdown

Your employee handbook is more than just a “necessary evil” imposed on you by your legal department. It can be a powerful tool for workplace success. Recent research has shown that 22 percent of staff turnover occurs within 45 days of employment. If new hires feel lost, they need strong support and clarification to understand [...] Read More

The Benefits of Using a Staffing Agency in Akron

Need to bring on staff but lack the time or resources to do so? The answer lies in using a staffing agency to help you. If you haven’t used an agency before, read on to discover the numerous benefits of using one to help you with your hiring needs.Why should you use a staffing agency [...] Read More

Should You Hire Your Best Friend to Fill an Open Position?

Some employers prefer to avoid mixing their personal lives with business. Others clearly see the benefit of working with people who know them well. So if you’re considering hiring a good friend to work for you, you need to decide where you stand on that spectrum. Can your friendship survive in the workplace and bring [...] Read More

HR’s Biggest Headaches

Everybody knows that national employment agencies, like PrideStaff, are great at alleviating common HR problems such as covering last-minute call-offs or meeting tight deadlines. But…

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Personality Traits of Good Warehouse Employees

If you’re looking to staff your warehouse, you probably want someone with a strong back and a good attitude. But there’s a lot more to a quality warehouse employee than that. Consider these points before you make your next hire.Personality Traits of Good Warehouse EmployeesIf you’re looking to hire a warehouse manager, you want someone with [...] Read More